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AN MP has described a Government job advert as a “sick joke” in a London-based position to lead a project to support the regeneration of the former SSI steelworks.

London-based job advert to regenerate former SSI site which 'can include occasional trips to Tees Valley' branded 'sick joke' by Labour MP

AN MP has described a Government job advert as a “sick joke” in a London-based position to lead a project to support the regeneration of the former SSI steelworks.

London-based job to regenerate Tees Valley branded "sick joke" by Labour MP

A GRANDMOTHER has become Britain’s oldest drug smuggler after taking Spice into a prison where warders have been “dropping like flies” after inhaling its fumes.

Granny jailed for smuggling psychoactive drug 'Spice' into prison where warders have been "dropping like flies"

WITNESSES reported hearing gunshots shortly before armed police descended on a street in Billingham last night.

'Gunshots' heard shortly before armed police descend upon residential street – unconfirmed reports

WITNESSES reported hearing gunshots shortly before armed police descended on a street in Billingham last night.

Gunshots heard shortly before armed police descended upon residential street

POLICE have defended the use of bodycams after a report said no evidence had been provided to suggest they had produced an upturn in criminal convictions.

Police reject criticism of body cameras by Taxpayers' Alliance

POLICE have defended the use of bodycams after a report said no evidence had been provided to suggest they had produced an upturn in criminal convictions.

Police reject criticism of body cameras by privacy campaign group Big Brother Watch

A PERMANENT reminder to the heroic actions of a young soldier who battled through heavy gunfire to single-handedly capture 45 German soldiers holed up in a concrete blockhouse has been unveiled.

Memorial stone unveiled in honour of VC hero Sergeant Edward Cooper

CONTROVERSIAL plans for almost 100 new homes surrounding a leafy village have been derailed after councillors unanimously rejected the application.

Mixed results for residents of Kirklevington as four planning applications for more than 100 homes decided in one day

DETECTIVES are needed to investigate crimes at a popular nature reserve.

Detectives needed to solve crimes at nature reserve